Nothing Phone (3a) vs Samsung Galaxy A36
We put both spec sheets side by side and found 10 differences across 28 checks. 18 answers are identical.
Nothing · 2025
Phone (3a)
- Screen size
- 6.77"
- Processor
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s G...
- Battery capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Launch price
- $379
Samsung · 2025
Galaxy A36
- Screen size
- 6.7"
- Processor
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Ge...
- Battery capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Launch price
- $399
Where they differ
Full comparison
Audio
| Headphone jack | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | No | No |
Storage & memory
| microSD slot | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
Connectivity
| eSIM | No | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi 7 | No | No |
| USB-C port | Yes | Yes |
| IR blaster | No | No |
Battery & charging
| Wireless charging | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging speed | 50W wired | 45W wired |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Build & durability
| Water resistance | Splash resistant (IP64) | Yes, IP67 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen protection | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 201 g | 195 g |
Display
| 120Hz display | Yes, 120Hz | Yes, 120Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77" | 6.7" |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes (under display, optical) | Yes (under display, optical) |
Camera
| Telephoto / optical zoom | Yes, 2x | No |
|---|---|---|
| 4K video | Yes, 4K@30fps | Yes, 4K@30fps |
Basics
| Release date | 2025, March 11 | 2025, March 19 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| Launch price | $379 | $399 |
Other comparisons
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